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What is Satisfaction of Mortgage? A Satisfaction of Mortgage, also known as a Mortgage Lien Release, is a legal document provided by the mortgagee (financial institution) advising that the mortgage has been paid in full, all terms of the loan have been satisfied and there will no longer be a lien on the property.

The general rule is that the satisfaction must be in proper written format and recorded to provide notice of the satisfaction. If the lender fails to record a satisfaction within set time limits, the lender may be responsible for damages set by statute for failure to timely cancel the lien.

A satisfaction of mortgage, also known as release, cancellation or discharge of mortgage, is a type of legal document that proves you paid your mortgage in full. As a result, it also certifies that the property's title is clear of any liens.

If the satisfaction of mortgage isn't recorded, the property owner may have trouble when they try to refinance or sell the property. They'll have to chase down the discharge documents and get them recorded in order to clear the title. It can even cause a delay to the closing.

Whether you get a deed of reconveyance, a full reconveyance or a satisfaction of mortgage document, it means the same thing: your loan has been repaid in full and the lender no longer has an interest in your property. In short, your home is finally all yours!

A mortgage subordination refers to the order the outstanding liens on your property get repaid if you stop making your mortgage payments. For example, your first home loan (primary mortgage) is repaid first, with any remaining funds paying off additional liens, including second mortgages, HELOCs and home equity loans.